Elise Wu

(Montel) Europe is likely to struggle to meet Europe's revised gas storage target of 80% by the start of winter, with analysts expecting inventories to reach only around 70% amid weak incentives to inject gas.

(Montel) Iran's threat to fine or confiscate 46 vessels over unauthorised Strait of Hormuz crossings raises the risk of attacks and reduces the prospect of a near-term LNG supply return, analysts told Montel on Monday.

(Montel) Global gas demand is expected to decline this year for the first time in four years, following “turbulent” months marked by disruption of Middle Eastern LNG flows, the International Gas Union (IGU) said on Wednesday.

(Montel) Europe's gas prices are unlikely to return to the record highs of 2022 this winter, despite low storage and persistent geopolitical

(Montel) Europe is set to remain an increasingly attractive destination for flexible LNG cargoes as winter approaches, with Gulf supply risks

(Montel) France's power market could face greater summer price and volatility risks in the years ahead as rising cooling demand coincides with

(Montel) European gas prices have this week risen to multi-year highs but could be on the verge of a sharp downward adjustment should any bearish news emerge, market participants told Montel.

(Montel) Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has continued to grow but LNG tanker crossings remain scarce, potentially due to higher vessel values as well as contract differences, market participants told Montel.

(Montel) European gas markets face heightened volatility in the fourth quarter as low storage, limited alternative supplies and geopolitical risks

(Montel) Exports to Europe from Russia's Yamal LNG terminal will continue until the end of the year despite growing security risks and a looming EU-wide ban, observers told Montel.